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2 Student Handbook 2007- 2008 The Petroleum Institute

Table Of ContentsForward 4Important Dates for Students 2007 -2008 5Contacts Directory 6Introduction 8

I. CAMPUS RESOURCES 10I.1 Facilities and Services (Men) 10

Banking Services 10Bulletin Boards 10Computer Laboratories 10Convenient Stores 10Dining Services 10Independent Learning Center 10Library 10Lockers 10Lost and Found 11

Mail Services 11Medical Clinic 11Mosque and Prayer Rooms 11Parking and Transportation 11Registry and Records 12Sports Facilities and Recreation 12

I.2 Facilities and Services (Women) 12Al Majlis 12Banking Services 12Bulletin Boards 12Communication Center 12Computer Laboratories 12

Convenient Store 12Dining Services 12Independent Learning Center 13Library 13Lockers 13Lost and Found 13Mail Services 13Medical Clinic 13Parking and Transportation 13Prayer Rooms 13Registry and Records 13

Sports Facilities and Recreation14

Writing Center 14

II. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 16II.1 Academic Programs 16

Foundation Program 16Arts and Sciences Program 16Chemical Engineering Program 16Electrical Engineering Program 17Mechanical Engineering Program 17Petroleum Engineering Program 17


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3The Petroleum Institute Student Handbook 2007- 2008

Petroleum Geosciences Engineering Program 18II.2 Academic Policies 18

Student Evaluation and Grading 18Graduation Requirements 19Final Examination Policy 20Reward System 20

II.3 Academic Rules and Regulations 20Class Level and Academic Standing 20Suspension, Dismissal and Withdrawal 20

III. STUDENT AFFAIRS 23III.1 Student Responsibilities 23

Campus Conduct 23Work Ethics 24Academic Integrity 25Health, Safety and Environment 25Information Technology 25

III.2 Student Rights 25Student Privacy Rights 25Petitions and Appeals 25Sanctions and Punishments 27

III.3 Student Policies 28Code of Conduct 28

III.4 Counseling and Advising 29Student Counseling 29Career Services 29Academic Advising 30

III.5 Student Activities 30Student Employment 30

Student Council 30Student Clubs 31

III.6 Student Dormitories (Men) 31Eligibility for Accommodation 31Allocation of Accommodation 31Liability for Damage 31 Timing 31Visitors 31Student Responsibilities 31Penalties for Violating Dormitory Rules and Regulations 32

LOCATION MAP 33

CAMPUS MAP 34


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ForwardAs part of it mission, the Petroleum Institute is committed to students development as whole persons. It strives to provideits students with a balance between academic rigor and engaging student activities. Its aim is to prepare students formeaningful careers in the petroleum industry and contributing citizens of a global society.

This Student Handbook is intended to assist you with adjusting to student life on campus. With the Academic Catalog,these publications are your guides to academic policies and procedures, student rights and responsibilities, as well ascampus facilities and services.

Welcome to the Petroleum Institute. We hope that your experience here will be rewarding and enriching.

Every effort has been made to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information possible in PIs catalogs, manuals,and handbooks. Each document is revised yearly and limited numbers printed once every two years. There maybe times when substantive changes are required during the academic year and between the times the documentsare printed. The catalogs, manuals, and handbooks are posted to the Institutes Web site at www.pi.ac.ae. Faculty,

staff, and students should consult the PI website periodically for updates on catalogs, manuals, and handbooks.


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Important Dates for Students

Fall 2007

New Student Orientation Tuesday, August 21Classes Begin Sunday, August 26Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, August 26Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, September 3Last Day to Withdraw from a Course without Penalty Monday, September 3Last Day to Apply for Fall 2007 Graduation Thursday, September 13Eid Al Fitr Holiday Begins Sunday, October 14Eid Al Fitr Ends Thursday, October 18Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a W Thursday, November 1Last Day to Apply for Spring 2008 Graduation Thursday, November 1National Day Holiday Sunday, December 2 Monday, December 3Fall Semester Classes End Monday, December 17Eid Al Adha Holiday Begins Tuesday, December 18Eid Al Adha Holiday Ends Sunday, December 23Final Exams Begin Monday, December 24Study Day Tuesday, December 25Final Exams End Monday, December 31New Years Holiday Tuesday, January 1Commencement Saturday, January 5Islamic New Year Holiday Thursday, January 10

Spring 2008

Spring Semester Classes Begin Sunday, January 27Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, January 27Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, February 4Last Day to Withdraw from a Course without Penalty Monday, February 4Spring Break Begins Sunday, March 23Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a W Thursday, April 3

Last Day to Apply for Summer 2008 Graduation Thursday, April 3Spring Break Ends Thursday, March 27Spring Semester Classes End Thursday, May 15Study Days Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17Final Exams Begin Sunday, May 18Final Exams End Sunday, May 25Final Exams Begin Wednesday, May 21Final Exams End Wednesday, May 28

Summer 2008

Classes/Internships Begin Sunday, June 1Classes/Internships End Thursday, July 10Study Day Friday, July 11Final Exams Sunday, July 13Summer Session Classes/Internships Begin Monday, June 2Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, January 27Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, February 4Last Day to Withdraw from a Course without Penalty Monday, February 4Summer Session Classes/Internships End Sunday, July 20Final Exams Tuesday, July 22


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Telephone and E-mail DirectoryUAE code: 971, Abu Dhabi code: 02

Department Telephone Fax E-mailPetroleum Institute Information 607 5100

607 5100607 5200 [email protected]

Academic Affairs / Provost 607 5713 607 5210 [email protected] 607 5923 607 5136 [email protected] Clinic at PI 607 2804 [email protected] College 607 5600 607 5682 [email protected] Engineering Program 607 5276 607 5200 [email protected] & Sciences Program 607 5380 607 5200 [email protected] Engineering Program 607 5375 607 5200 [email protected] 607 5704 607 5220 [email protected] 607 5723 607 5200 [email protected]

Foundation Program 607 5157 607 5200 [email protected] Studies 607 5880 607 5136 [email protected] Resources 607 5743 607 5240 [email protected] Learning Center 607 5279 607 5200 [email protected] Technology 607 5793 607 5200 [email protected] Research and Analysis 607 5733 607 5220 [email protected] and Counselling 607 5943 607 5136 [email protected] 607 5961 607 5200 [email protected] Engineering Program 607 5362 607 5200 [email protected] Engineering Program 607 5363 607 5200 [email protected] Geosciences EngineeringProgram

607 5271 607 5200 [email protected]

Public Relations 607 5613 607 5240 [email protected] 607 5979 607 5136 [email protected] 607 5833 607 5136 [email protected] 607 5900 607 5136 [email protected] Affairs 607 5873 607 5136 [email protected]

Civil Maintenance 050 5918654 607 8613A/C Maintenance 050 4451963 607 2563Electrical Maintenance 050 6994059 607 8253

Medical Hotline(El Wathig Omer) 02 6023265050 6629664Security 050 6726052 607 5200


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Introduction The Petroleum Institute (PI) was founded by Emiri decree in 2000 under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa binZayed Al-Nahyan. It admitted its rst class in fall 2001.

The Petroleum Institute is nanced and governed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its internationalpartners (Shell, British Petroleum, Total, and Japan Oil Development Company). The objective in founding the PI was toprovide the UAE and its oil and gas industry with engineers educated and trained to the highest standards.

The campus is situated in the Sas al Nakhl area of Abu Dhabi. It consists of ve buildings devoted to academic andadministrative affairs, with additional buildings providing recreation and dining facilities, and student accommodation. The teaching facilities contain state-of-the-art equipment.. A separate facility for women (Arzanah College) has beenconstructed nearby and the rst group of female students enrolled in fall 2006.

Currently there are about 1000 male and female undergraduate students studying at The Petroleum Institute, dividedbetween the Foundation Program and the engineering programs. June 2006 was a major milestone, with PIs rst 44graduates emerging from the engineering programs and going on to start their careers within the ADNOC group of companies.

The 2007-2008 academic year sees the launch of the rst graduate programs. The Petroleum Institute plans to offer acomplete suite of Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the near future.As the graduate program grows, so does the research program with the commitment to excellence in undergraduateeducation supplemented by a strong commitment to excellence in research and technology development. Research isbeing leveraged by close cooperation with industry through the ADNOC-group operating companies, the internationalpartners, and with participation from selected foreign universities.

The Petroleum Institute was granted initial licensure by the Ministry of Higher Education, and Scientic Research Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE. All undergraduate and graduate programs have been granted initial accreditation by the same accrediting body. In addition, the Foundation English program hasreceived conditional accreditation from Commission for English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).


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I. Campus ResourcesI.1 Facilities and Services (Men)

Banking ServicesA branch of Abu Dhabi National Bank, is located near the front entrance of Bu Hasa building. During fall and spring

terms it is open weekdays from 1:30 2:30 pm (hours subject to change) and during the summer months thebranch posts limiting operating hours. In addition, there is an ATM machine, near the front entrance of Zarkuhbuilding.

Bulletin BoardsBulletin boards are available at the PI for posting informational notices. Student organizations and other groupsshould submit posters and other notices to the Student Affairs Office for approval . Notices may only be displayedon designated bulletin boards and for a period of time. No notices may be posted on glass doors or buildingwalls.

Computer LabsComputer labs and practice labs are available for student use. These can be used independently during free time.

Students are advised to follow rules that apply to the use of these facilities. Food and drinks are not allowed in anycomputer lab. Programs should not be copied from any PI computers. Personal disks must not be used as they maycontain viruses. Convenient Stores There are two mini-markets on the ground oor of Heil Dormitory Building, at which a broad range of goods isavailable, from groceries and newspapers to stationery and toiletries. Dining ServicesSatah Building, a new dining facility that has a capacity for 750, opened in fall 2006. It serves three meals a day forthe PI community. Additional cafeterias, open during the day for breakfast, lunch and snacks, are located in Zarkuh,Bu Hasa, and Habshan, buildings. In addition, snack machines are located in Bu Hasa and in most of the dormitories.

For information on dining services and meal tickets, please contact the Student Affairs Office. Students should taketheir meals inside one of the dining areas or in the outdoor spaces adjacent to them. Food and drink items are notallowed in classrooms, the library, the ILC or in any of the laboratories.

Independent Learning Center (ILC) The ILC is located on the second oor of Bu Hasa building. It contains computers, video and audio material, and acollection of useful reading material. ILC assistants are available to help students locate learning resources.

Library The library is dedicated to providing information services to support academic programs and research activities. Itwill also house the archives for the PI. The print collection focuses on scientic, engineering, and humanities titlesbut also has general interest reading books, as well as maps and videos. The library occupies part of the ground

oor and rst oor of one wing of Habshan Building including stacks, journal collection, an information commonsarea, quiet reading areas, group study rooms, and staff offices. Seating is available for over 320 users with a shelvingcapacity of more than 120,000 volumes. Library holdings are available through an online catalog system. Using thelibrary catalog, users can access book titles, full-text journals, and electronic databases. An inter-library loan serviceis available for the PI community where materials can be obtained from commercial document delivery centers. The library is open Saturday through Wednesday from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, on Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pmand on Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

LockersLockers and keys are issued through the Student Affairs Office. Upon leaving or graduating from the PI locker keys


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must be returned. Lost keys may be replaced for a fee at the Student Affairs Office.

Lost and Found Lost and Found is available through the reception desks of each of the academic buildings. Students are encouragedto report any missing items as soon as possible.

Mail Services

The PI provides mail service on campus. Mail is distributed daily to all Institute offices by staff from General Services. The Reception desk at each building handles all outgoing mail including courier services. All mail intended forInstitute offices and for those residing on campus should be addressed to:

The Petroleum InstituteP. O. Box 2533Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Medical Clinic Students are entitled to use the on-campus ADNOC Clinic If a student becomes sick while at the PI, the followingprocedure should be followed. The student completes a medical attendance form available from a counselor andthen goes to the clinic for an examination. If the attending physician decides that a student is too sick to attendclass, he/she may return home or to the hostel for rest. The medical attendance form should be returned to thecounselor immediately after visiting the clinic.

Mosque and Prayer RoomsA mosque is located near the center of campus and is available for all students, faculty, and staff. In addition, prayerrooms are provided on the ground oor of Zarkuh, Bu Hasa and Ruwais buildings.

Parking and TransportationStudents who use their own cars to commute to campus are required to get a parking permit from General ServicesDepartment. Students must park in designated areas on campus and should take care when parking so as not toblock other cars and observe No Parking signs. Students are urged to drive slowly and cautiously when enteringand leaving parking areas and the campus vicinity.

Buses are provided for transportation to and from the PI. Students wishing to use this service should contact theHousing Office for the most current information about destinations and schedules. For residents, bus service isprovided to their homes every other weekend during the semester. For Abu Dhabi students, there is one morningtrip to arrive at PI by 8:00 am and two afternoon trips, departing at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. For students wishing toleave later, they may also take the staff shuttle bus leaving at 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

Registry and RecordsA permanent record reecting the academic achievements of each student who enrolls at the PI is maintainedby the Office of the Registrar, located on the second oor of Habshan Building. Comprehensive student recordscontain information related to admission, transfer credit assessment, registration, disciplinary actions, academicassessment, progress towards degree, grade point average, and graduation.

Transcripts and Other Records: All transcripts and documents submitted from other institutions become theproperty of the Petroleum Institute, and, as such, come under control of the Office of the Registrar. The PI is notrequired to provide copies of these documents. Transcripts submitted to the PI for review of transfer credit alsobecome the property of the PI and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.

Release of Transcripts and Student Information: Students may obtain transcripts of their academic recordsat the PI from the Registrars Office. Transcripts will only be released after receipt of a signed Request for Transcript of Record Form from the student concerned. The PI will issue only complete transcripts, not partsof a student record. The PI will not make copies of transcripts on le from other schools. Information in a


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students le or about a student may be released to another party only with the written consent of the studentor in order to comply with the order of a court or any other body with the authority to require the release of such information.

Sports Facilities and Recreation The current sports facilities (Asab Building) comprise two gymnasiums, four indoor halls (volleyball, handball,basketball, and badminton), two studios (aerobics and martial arts), two indoor tennis courts, two squash courts

and a grass football pitch. Regular intramural sports tournaments are organized, as are sailing and camping trips. There are clubs devoted to table tennis, table football and chess, which take place at the Umm al Nar Club. EachDecember a boat race takes place with teams representing different groups of faculty, staff, and students.

I.2 Facilities and Services (Women)

Al MajlisA women lounge is available for the exclusive use of students to relax in. Al Majlis provides games like table tennis,soccer table, and a few board games. It also has a selection of newspapers and magazines, as well as wirelessinternet.

Banking ServicesAn ATM machine is located in the main lobby of Arzanah building.

Bulletin BoardsBulletin boards are available at Arzanah for posting informational notices. Student organizations and other groupsshould submit posters and other notices to the Student Affairs Office for approval. Notices may only be displayedon designated bulletin boards and for a period of time. No notices may be posted on glass doors or buildingwalls.

Communication Center In line with the PIs mission of producing students who are effective oral and written communicators, the primarypurpose of the Center is to provide degree level students with ongoing communication skills support throughout

their studies at PI. The Center also provides training in communication skills and development services to otherconstituents, including faculty, staff and the broader ADNOC community. The Communication Center servicesinclude the provision of structured input into the preparation, development and review of written and oral(presentations) texts required by students in the degree program. Workshops and short courses are conducted bythe Communication faculty on relevant areas of communication. The personal consultation services available forindividual students are instructor referred, planned, and developmental.

Computer Laboratories There are two open-access computer laboratories available to all students in addition to two computer classrooms.Each lab has 21 networked computer workstations with a at- panel display and a network laser printer. Moreover,wireless internet connection is available in the Women Majlis and Cafeteria. The computer laboratories are locatedon the ground oor of the building.

Convenient StoreADNOC Oasis provides snacks, stationary and other necessities for the students. The store is located inside thecafeteria on the ground oor of the building. Its opening hours follows those of Arzanah. Dining Services The student cafeteria is located on the ground oor of Arzanah. It serves two meals a day for the Arzanah community.For information on dining services and meal tickets, please contact the Student Affairs Office. Students should taketheir meals inside one of the cafeteria or in the outdoor area adjacent to it. Food and drink items are not allowed inclassrooms, the library, the ILC or in any of the laboratories.


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Independent Learning Cent er The Independent Learning Center (ILC) provides books for learning English and other subjects relating to theFoundation Program to help the students with their assignments, projects and research, and to provide a venueto do independent learning. The ILC has two project rooms which are used by the students for completing theirassignments. The ILC has 30 computers, internet access, and two printers. The ILC has a listening station whichincludes audio books, recordings of graded readers and listening skills and pronunciation practice materials. The

ILC has a viewing station which includes some popular movies, history documentaries, video lessons in science andmathematics, and business training lms on topics such as giving presentations and holding meetings. The ILC islocated inside the Arzanah library on the rst oor of the building.

Library The library provides information services which support academic programs and research activities. The libraryhas a common area with twenty four computers, quiet reading area, instruction room with twenty ve computers,group study rooms and staff offices. The library also has two printers and a photocopy machine. The library islocated on the rst oor of the building.

LockersLockers and keys are issued through the Student Affairs Office. Upon leaving or graduating from the PI locker keys

must be returned. Lost keys may be replaced for a fee at the Student Affairs Office.

Lost and Found Lost and Found is available through the reception desks of each of the academic buildings. Students are encouragedto report any missing items as soon as possible.

Mail Services The PI provides mail service on campus. Mail is distributed daily to all Institute offices by staff from General Services. The Reception desk at each building handles all outgoing mail including courier services. All mail intended forInstitute offices and for those residing on campus should be addressed to: The Petroleum InstituteP. O. Box 2533

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.Medical Clinic The clinic provides health care to all Arzanah students, faculty and staff. A full time physician and nurse areavailable on the premises to administer rst aid and respond to any health concerns. In case of an emergency, afull-functioning clinic, staffed with a physician and additional medical staff, is available on the PIs main campus. The Medical Clinic is located on the ground oor of the building close to the reception area.

Parking and TransportationBuses are provided for transportation to and from the PI. Students wishing to use this service should contact theStudent Affairs Office for the most current information about destinations and schedules. Designated student andvisitors parking areas are available outside Arzanahs Gates.

Prayer Rooms The prayer rooms including ablution facilities are open to faculty students and staff. The Womens Prayer Room islocated on the rst oor of the building (Room144). The Mens Prayer Room is located on the second oor of thebuilding (Room 248).

Registry and RecordsA permanent record reecting the academic achievements of each student who enrolls at the PI is maintainedby the Office of the Registrar, located on the second oor of Habshan Building. However, a branch of the Office islocated in the lobby of Arzanah. Comprehensive student records contain information related to admission, transfercredit assessment, registration, disciplinary actions, academic assessment, progress towards degree, grade point


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average, and graduation.

Transcripts and Other Records: All transcripts and documents submitted from other institutions become theproperty of the Petroleum Institute, and, as such, come under control of the Office of the Registrar. The PI is notrequired to provide copies of these documents. Transcripts submitted to the PI for review of transfer credit alsobecome the property of the PI and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.

Release of Transcripts and Student Information: Students may obtain transcripts of their academic recordsat the PI from the Registrars Office. Transcripts will only be released after receipt of a signed Request for Transcript of Record Form from the student concerned. The PI will issue only complete transcripts, not partsof a student record. The PI will not make copies of transcripts on le from other schools. Information in astudents le or about a student may be released to another party only with the written consent of the studentor in order to comply with the order of a court or any other body with the authority to require the release of such information.

Sports Facilities and Recreation The current sports facilities (Asab Building) comprise two gymnasiums, four indoor halls (volleyball, handball,basketball, and badminton), two studios (aerobics and martial arts), two indoor tennis courts, two squash courtsand a grass football pitch. Regular intramural sports tournaments are organized, including indoor soccer and

basketball.

Writing Center An open-access small study room is available for students to work individually or in groups. The Center is locatedon the rst oor of Arzanah building (Room 147).


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II. Academic AffairsII.1 Academic Programs

The Foundation Program

The mission of the Foundation Program is to provide an educational culture of personal development, academicexcellence and practical competence in English, mathematics, science and computing to enable students tosuccessfully pursue their Freshman studies at the Petroleum Institute. The Program forms a bridge between theteaching and learning styles, course content and language of instruction of the UAE secondary school system andthe four year undergraduate degree programs offered at the PI.

To achieve its mission, the Foundation Program provides English courses as well as English-medium science,mathematics and computing courses. Embedded within its educational framework are academic literacy, independentlearning and the behavioral competencies required to become successful students as well as future engineers.Whenever possible, relevant course materials are incorporated to enhance students general understanding of theoil and gas industry.

Arts and Sciences Program

The Arts and Sciences Program provides the general education component of students studies much of which istaken in the Freshman and Sophomore years, and Humanities and Social Sciences elective courses that are availableto students in the ve engineering degree programs. During the rst year and a half of the degree program, studentsenrol in a course of study that is largely common across the programs and is directed by the Arts & Sciences Program.Students are expected to identify their major by the end of their rst semester of study. By the middle of the secondyear, students direct more time to their major elds of study.

During their rst semester, students take an Engineering Success Seminar designed to develop and enhance theirskills for academic and future professional success. The common curriculum continues which includes two semesterseach of chemistry (EE and ME students only take CHEM 131), physics, and four semesters of math: Calculus I, II, andIII, and Differential Equations (PGE students only take Calculus I, II, and III). Students are also required to take twocommunications courses, economics, and Islamic studies. Other electives in humanities and social sciences are alsooffered through the Arts and Sciences Program. Finally, all engineering programs require two STEPS (Strategiesfor Team-based Engineering Problem Solving) courses. These courses are project based and require that studentteams integrate their scientic knowledge and English communications skills to successfully design and build anengineering system or device.

Chemical Engineering Program

The mission of the chemical engineering program at the Petroleum Institute is to provide a world-class education inchemical engineering science and practice, and to produce graduates and future leaders who are capable of meetingor exceeding the needs and expectations of ADNOC, other allied sponsors, and the petroleum and hydrocarbonindustry.

The eld of chemical engineering deals with the science and engineering of chemical reactions and chemicalseparations. Accordingly, the degree program begins with basic studies in chemistry, including organic and physicalchemistry, and the thermodynamic properties of uids. The program continues with courses in basic chemicalengineering calculations and advanced courses in uid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, and transport phenomena.Studies in reactor design, and petroleum rening and gas processing are important components of the program as isthe use of computer-aided process design and economic analysis of engineering projects. A key factor in the programis the students access to state-of-the-art laboratories in unit operations, reaction engineering, and control systemsengineering, where small scale versions of common industrial equipment and instrumentation are presented in apilot-plant setting. The Chemical Engineering Program requires 135 credits to graduate.


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Electrical Engineering Program

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is to provide a world-class education in electrical engineering withemphasis on power and control systems, and instrumentation engineering that prepares graduates for successfulprofessional careers in ADNOC, with other allied sponsors, and in the regional gas and oil industry. In addition,graduates will engage in life-long learning that will enable them to continue their education throughout theircareer.

The Electrical Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is designed to give students a sound education thatcovers the major subjects of electrical engineering and draws applications from the oil and gas industries. In theirsenior year, the electrical engineering students take a variety of courses in specialize in either power engineering,which comprises power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, and in instrumentation and control,which involves modern control and digital control theory, computer control techniques, real-time programming, andindustrial automation.

The electrical engineering curriculum combines strength in electrical engineering fundamentals with extensivelaboratory experience to reinforce the principles and concepts used in classroom, design experiences to applylearned knowledge to solve representatives of real-world problems and an environment that stresses leadership,teamwork. In addition, emphasizes the development of computer and oral and written communication skills of electrical engineering students.

The Electrical Engineering laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation components, developmentsystems tools for teaching and research. The Electrical Engineering Program requires 138 credits to graduate.

Mechanical Engineering Program

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is as follows: Mechanical engineeringis an essential discipline in the production and processing of petroleum and natural gas, and the broader energysector at large. The Mechanical Engineering Program will meet or exceed the international standards of excellence inmechanical engineering education, research, and life-long learning. We are dedicated to invest time and resourcesin educating our students with the expectation that they will develop as leading experts in their respective elds of expertise and long-term contributors to our industrial sponsors, the UAE, and beyond.

The Mechanical Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is designed to give students a rigorous educationin the fundamentals of the science of engineering mechanics, and specic training in applications of mechanicalengineering in the oil and gas industries. The program incorporates extensive laboratory work which is used toreinforce the principles and concepts explored in the classroom.

The eld of Mechanical Engineering deals with the science and engineering of mechanical devices and processes.Accordingly, the degree program begins with basic studies in engineering science including statics, dynamics,uid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanics of materials. The program continues with advanced courses inmechanical design, uid mechanics and heat transfer, and signal processing and control theory. A two-semestercapstone mechanical design sequence is required of all students. The program emphasizes computer-aided systemand component design strategies. The Mechanical Engineering Program requires 135 credits to graduate.

Petroleum Engineering Program

The mission of the Petroleum Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is to become a leading internationalcenter of excellence in education, training, research and professional service dedicated to serving the competence,training and technology development needs of the ADNOC and other allied sponsors Group of Companies. Theprogram emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct; health, safety and environmental issues and providesplatforms for life-long learning.

Petroleum Engineering is the branch of engineering that covers reservoir management, drilling and productionaspects of the exploration, development and operation of hydrocarbon resource production.


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The Petroleum Engineering Program at the PI has a modern curriculum that emphasizes not only petroleumengineering PE fundamentals but also the business processes applied to reach optimal engineering solutions foreld development and operations. Course content, projects and other assignments are selected to help prepareour graduates to launch their careers within the ADNOC and other allied sponsors Group of companies as willingand eager contributors, equipped with knowledge and skills of basic engineering and science, fundamentalunderstandings of reservoir, well, production and surface facilities processes. Every activity requires the student toexercise communication skills and frequently gain experience in carrying out tasks as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Petroleum Engineering Program requires 138 credits to graduate.

Petroleum Geosciences Engineering Program

The educational mission of the Petroleum Geosciences Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is to providea high-quality education in petroleum geology and geophysics and to produce graduates for successful and sociallyand ethically responsible careers in the petroleum industry that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of ADNOC and other industry sponsors.

The Petroleum Geosciences Engineering Program at the Petroleum Institute is a blend of geology and geophysicsas they relate to the discovery and exploitation of oil and gas. Strengths of the Petroleum Geosciences Engineeringcurriculum include an emphasis on geoscience project work and use of modern software applications. In addition,emphasis is placed on the development of soft skills during coursework. Petroleum Geosciences Engineeringlaboratories, including a computer laboratory, are well equipped, and up-to-date geophysical equipment is availablefor eld exercises. The program features a summer eld geology course.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science program will be able to enter the petroleum industryas petroleum geologists or geophysicists, and have a solid educational base if they decide to continue in a graduateprogram at the Petroleum Institute or elsewhere, including overseas. The Petroleum Geosciences Engineeringprogram requires 132 credits to graduate.

II.2 Academic PoliciesStudent Evaluations and Grading

When a student registers in a course, one of the following grades will appear on his/her academic record. The assignmentof the grade symbol is based on the level of performance. It represents the extent of the students demonstrated masteryof the material listed in the course syllabus and achievement of the stated course objectives.

Grade DescriptionA ExcellentB GoodC SatisfactoryD Poor (lowest pass for degree courses)

F FailedXF Failed Due to Academic DishonestyW Voluntarily Withdrawn or Failure Forgiveness

WA Withdrawn AdministrativelyWI Withdrawn Involuntarily - DismissedWF Withdrawn after DeadlineINC IncompleteNC Not for CreditZ Grade Not Submitted


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If a student, because of illness or other reasonable excuse, fails to complete a course, a grade of INC (Incomplete) is given. The grade INC is temporary and indicates that some work is missing. A grade of INC must be changed by the instructor nolater than the end of the rst week of the rst regular semester following the semester in which it was received. If the INCis not changed by the instructor within the rst week, the INC will be changed to an F (Failed). Grade changes submittedafter the rst week must be signed by the instructors Program Director and the Provost.

If a student completes any 100-level course for the rst time and receives an F in the course, and if the student subsequently

takes the course again by the rst following semester it is offered and receives a D or higher, the F received for the rstcompletion will be changed to a W.

Graduation Requirements

For purposes of academic standing and verication that all graduation requirements have been met, the Catalog of Recordis either that of the year the student entered the Major or the year the student graduates. The Petroleum Institute reservesthe right to make changes in academic regulations, policies and offerings as circumstance may require.

Graduation is accomplished when all degree requirements have been met within eight years of the rst enrolment atthe Petroleum Institute as a degree student. To receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the Petroleum Institute, allcandidates must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 for all academic work completed in residence (excludingFoundation Program courses) and a minimum of 50 percent of the academic credit applied toward graduationmust have been earned from courses taken at the Petroleum Institute.

2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses in the candidates major program.

3. A minimum of 30 credit hours in 300 and 400 level engineering courses in residence, at least 15 of which are tobe taken with senior standing.

4. Completion of all required courses as specied by the degree program and course listings in the students Catalogof Record.

5. The recommendation of their degree-granting program to the faculty.

6. The certication by the Registrar that all required academic work is satisfactorily completed.

7. Recommendation by the faculty and approval of the Governing Board.

Seniors must submit an Application to Graduate Form two semesters prior to the anticipated date of graduation and OnlineApplications are available in the Registrars Office. The Registrars Office performs preliminary degree audits. It is theultimate responsibility of students to monitor the progress of their degrees. It is also the students responsibility to contactthe Registrars Office when there appears to be a discrepancy between the degree audit and the students records.

The Petroleum Institute graduates students in May, August, and January and a single commencement ceremony is heldin January of each year. Only those students that have completed all degree requirements and have been certied bythe Registrars Office may participate in the commencement ceremony. Diplomas are awarded during the Januarycommencement.

All graduating students must complete a Graduation Checklist Form, available in the Registrars Office, at least one week

before graduation.. Candidates for graduation that do not return a completed form will not be allowed to participate incommencement or receive their diplomas.

No student will receive a diploma until he/she has complied with all the rules and regulations and has settled all accountswith the PI. Transcripts of grades and other records will not be provided for any student or graduate who has an unsettledobligation to the Institute.

Upon graduation, diplomas and transcripts will be submitted to the Educational Programs and Certicate EquivalencyDepartment (EPCE) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientic Research for attestation processing. After receiptfrom EPCE, the documents will be made available to the graduates.


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Final Examination Policy

A nal examination will be held at the end of most courses according to the published examination schedule. Facultycannot arbitrarily delete the nal exam period for their course schedules for convenience or expediency. Any suchcancellation of nal exams because of personal emergency, etc., must be approved in advance by the Provost. Any changein nal exam time from the published schedule requires the approval of the Program Director. Any student who wouldbe disadvantaged by such a change should report this in advance to his/her instructor, who will ensure that satisfactoryalternate arrangements will be made. Any unresolved test schedule conicts may be appealed to the Program Director.

A student who is absent from a nal examination without a valid excuse will normally receive and F for the course. If avalid excuse is accepted by the instructor, the policies on incompletes or change of grade will apply.

Reward SystemStudents are expected to maintain good grades throughout their studies at PI. In order to qualify for the Reward Systemstudents must be registered as full time students (minimum of 12 credits), with a minimum semester and cumulative GPAof 3.00. Other conditions may apply. Please contact the Students Affairs Office for the complete conditions.

II.3 Academic Rules and Regulations

Class Level and Academic StandingStudents are expected to register for at least 12 credits (12 credits is dened as full-time) each fall and spring semesterunless they receive special permission from their Program Director. Full-time registration in fall and spring semesters isnecessary to maintain progress towards graduation.

Denition of Student Class LevelFoundation

Studentenrolled in any foundation course

Degree Student enrolled only in degree coursesFreshman 0-29 earned credit hours

Sophomore 30 - 59 earned credit hours Junior 60 - 89 earned credit hoursSenior 90 earned credit hours

Non-DegreeStudent

enrolled in a degree course but not proceeding towards a degree

At the end of each semester and summer session, a degree students academic standing will be assessed based on theaccumulated total quality hours, cumulative grade point average, and semester grade point average. A minimum CGPA isrequired to maintain satisfactory progress toward graduation detailed below.

Denitions of Academic StandingGood Standing maintain a CGPA of at least 2.0Probation CGPA falls below 2.0Suspension further enrolment is not permitted until period of

suspension is over due to failure to remove probationDismissal student may no longer enrol in courses due to

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At the end of each semester or summer session and based on the students Total Earned Hours:

1. If the CGPA of a degree student is equal to or greater than the gure in Minimum Cumulative GPA, the student isin good standing.

2. If the CGPA is less than the gure in Minimum Cumulative GPA, the student will be placed on probation.

If a student is on academic probation, he/she is allowed to register for no more than 15 credits in a fall or spring semester

and no more than 4 credits in a summer session.At the end of each semester or summer session during which a student is on probation:

1. If the CGPA is equal to or greater than the Minimum Cumulative GPA, the student shall be in good standing.

2. If the CGPA is less than the Minimum and CGPA is equal to or greater than the Minimum Semester GPA, thestudent shall continue on probation.

3. If the CGPA and SGPA are both less than the Minimums, the student shall be suspended for one regular semester(fall or spring). This sanction will not be applied at the end of a summer session.

If a student returns to the Petroleum Institute after a period of suspension, he/she will be on probation. A student, havingbeen suspended and readmitted twice, who is suspended again, will be dismissed and ineligible to enrol in further courses.Suspension and dismissal may be appealed to the Academic Appeals Committee. Probation may not be appealed.

Suspension, Dismissal and Withdrawal

Suspension

Suspension lasts for one regular semester (fall or spring). A suspended student may not take courses in thesummer session. Unless specied by the Academic Appeals Committee, courses taken during suspension at otherinstitutions cannot be transferred to the Petroleum Institute . A student who fails the same course twice countingtowards a degree will automatically be placed on suspension regardless of the students cumulative or semesterGPA.

Return to PI after Suspension or Dismissal

Students who have missed a regular semester, voluntarily withdrawn for a semester or have been suspended do

not have an automatic right to return to the Petroleum Institute. All requests for re-admission following a missedfall or spring semester, voluntary withdrawal from all courses, a period of suspension, or an appeal of a dismissalmust be submitted to the Registrars Office on a Request to Resume Studies form. These are available from theRegistrars Office.

A student who has been dismissed must also submit a letter which states clearly the reason(s) why he/she shouldbe readmitted. Appeals for readmission after dismissal will be considered by the Academic Appeals Committee ona case-by-case basis. Factors which may be taken into consideration include the students previous PI academicrecord, attendance record, disciplinary issues, relevant medical information, evidence of ability to succeed, theduration of the students absence, and any other information which the student or the committee feels is relevant.It is the students responsibility to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Academic Appeals Committee that he/shehas both the motivation and the ability to succeed at the Petroleum Institute.

Withdrawal from a Course

Students may withdraw from a degree course during the official add/drop period without any record of enrolmentin the course appearing on their transcript. Students may withdraw from any degree course after the official add/drop period with a grade of W. After the twelfth week, a withdrawal will reect on the students transcript with aWF.

Students may not withdraw from individual Foundation Program courses except in the case of withdrawal fromall courses. Students may withdraw from all Foundation courses during the official add/drop period without anyrecord of enrolment in the courses appearing on their transcript. Students may withdraw from all Foundation


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courses after the official add/drop period for any reason with a grade of W in each course. After the twelfth week,a withdrawal will reect on the students transcript with a WF.

Students considering withdrawing from any course should discuss the decision with their instructor or programadvisor or with a counselor. Students should be aware that withdrawing from a course may have an impact on theirreward. Course Add/Drop forms are available from the Registrars Office.


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III. Student Affairs

III.1 Student Responsibilities

Campus Conduct Electronic DevicesElectronic devices including mobile phones should be turned off when entering the PI academic facilities. They arenot to be used during class.

Smoking AreasSmoking is not allowed inside any of the PI buildings and only outside at specially designated areas. Students mustextinguish their cigarettes or smoking materials in the ashtrays provided before they leave the designated smokingarea.

Work EthicsStudents are expected to devote appropriate effort in order to achieve the highest possible standards. To this end, studentsshould attend all classes and participate fully in those classes. Students should complete all homework, projects and otherassignments on time. In addition, good behavior in class and a respectful attitude towards faculty and colleagues arerequired at all times.

AttendanceClass attendance is an important component of the learning process. Accordingly, unexcused absences fromclass will not be tolerated. Work missed due to unexcused absences, including homework, projects, quizzes, andexams, cannot easily be made up and may be assigned a score of zero.

Excused absences from class may be allowed under special circumstances such as, for medical reasons, or forpersonal or family emergencies. In the case of absence due to a medical condition, the student is required tosubmit a physicians report to a counselor in order to obtain permission to make up any assignments or quizzes

that have been missed.If a Foundation student is absent without excuse for ve days (thirty-ve individual classes), a warning letter issent to the parent or guardian. After ve more days of absence a second warning letter is sent. The third warningletter constitutes a nal warning. The next ve days of absence will result in a Letter of Termination. In addition, twocontinuous weeks of absence will result in immediate termination from the PI. Unexcused absences by Foundationstudents will result in their total reward being reduced bybDhs.150 per day of absence.

Punctuality Students are expected to be on time for class. Late arrivals will be marked as late. Five late arrivals will constituteone absence. Those arriving more than ve minutes late to class will be marked as absent.

Class DeportationIn order to maintain a positive learning environment, rude, disruptive, and inconsiderate behavior by studentsin class will not be tolerated. Students are required to be present and ready to begin class promptly on the hour,and should plan other activities and transit time between classes accordingly. Students who are chronically lateto class or disruptive in other ways are subject to removal from class following one warning by the instructor. Anywork missed because of a students removal from class cannot be made up and will be assigned a score of zero.Students who repeatedly disrupt are subject to permanent removal from the course following consultation withthe Provost.


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Academic Integrity

The Petroleum Institute is an academic community whose purpose is the pursuit of knowledge and the development of its graduates as leading experts in their academic disciplines. In light of this purpose, it is essential that all members of thiscommunity be committed to the principles of truth and academic honesty. To maintain the highest standards of academicintegrity, this policy denes the standards to which the Institute expects its students to adhere.

In many cases, learning situations in and outside of class where students help each other are acceptable and in fact will be

encouraged. However, in cases where the instructor denes that individual work is required, it is a violation of academicintegrity to offer help to or accept help from others or to use the work of others and claim the work as ones own. In any setof circumstances where the student is unsure of this policy, it is the students responsibility to resolve this issue before thework is turned in or the examination is taken.

Academic dishonesty includes the following acts committed knowingly or intentionally by the student:

Cheating Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials and assistance, such as notes, studyaids, electronic communication devices of any sort, or any other forms of unauthorizedinformation or consulting any unauthorized sources, in any academic assignment,exercise, or examination.

Fabrication Falsifying or inventing research, citations, or any information on any academic assignment,

exercise, or examination.Plagiarism Representing anothers words or ideas as ones own or failing to give proper credit to

outside sources of information in any academic assignment, exercise, or examination.

Facilitating academic dishonesty: Aiding or assisting another in any of the above three acts.

Academic dishonesty jeopardizes the quality of education that the Institute is committed to provide its students, thereputation of the Institute, and the principles it has pledged to uphold. Passive acceptance or consent to acts of academicdishonesty can foster deceptive practices that once rmly established will quickly develop into an environment of dishonesty. It is therefore the responsibility of all members of this academic community students, faculty, and staff alike to deter actively all instances of academic dishonesty in order to safeguard the high academic standards of the Institute.

Academic Integrity Statement

It is vital that the Academic Integrity Policy be fully understood by the entire academic community. The Policy represents acode of honor that will be upheld by the Petroleum Institute. The full text of this Policy can be found in Student Handbook,and a synopsis can be found online at www.pi.ac.ae/PI_STU/RO/ACAINTE6.PHP. When it appears that the Policy has beenviolated, the measures outlined in this document will be followed.

Honor Pledge

The Honor Pledge is a reminder to the students that the Institute is committed to academic integrity. The Honor Pledge isa short statement attesting that each submission is the students own work. The faculty use the pledge as a symbol of theInstitutes commitment to these values. The pledge should be typed or handwritten and signed on each major assignmentsubmitted in the form of a hard copy; it should be included on electronically submitted assignments as well, where itsinclusion will count as a signature. The pledge is as follows:

I pledge that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized assistance on this academicassignment, exercise, or examination.

__________________________________Student Signature
http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_STU/RO/ACAINTE6.PHPhttp://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_STU/RO/ACAINTE6.PHP


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Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

The Petroleum Institute promotes the highest standards of health and safety practices. All PI members are encouraged toadhere to the HSE policies and procedures towards better stewardship of the campus and environment at large. If unsafeconditions are noticed, or if an accident or any kind occurs, these should be reported either to an instructor or directly tothe Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Office .

Fire Safety Students should ensure that they are aware of the nearest re exit to their classroom. If a re alarm sounds, leavethe building quickly and calmly, go to an assembly point, and wait until a re marshal instructs you to reenter thebuilding. If a re occurs, set off one of the alarms, then report the incident to an instructor, receptionist or securityguard and then leave the building.

Safety in LaboratoriesWhen working in laboratories, safety rules must be followed, and any problems must be reported immediatelyto the instructor or lab technician. Appropriate safety protocols should always be followed. For information onlaboratory safety contact the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Office .

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) Department serves the computer-related administrative, instructional, technical, andresearch needs of students, faculty, and staff. It also provides PIs gateway to the internet for academic purposes. Servicesprovided include e-mail accounts and passwords, and wireless and local area networks. The Institute uses ber-optic cablesthat interconnect the entire campus.

E-mail AccountsUpon registering at the PI an e-mail account will be established for each student. Students are required to usethis account responsibly and in accordance with guidelines specied in the IT Policy Manual. All messages andattachments sent through the P.I. e-mail system should be of an academic nature. Messages of a culturallyunacceptable nature are forbidden. Abuse of the e-mail system may lead to disciplinary action.

III.2 Student RightsStudents Privacy RightsStudents have the right to:

Inspect and review information contained in their educational records Request changes or updates to their personal data Consent to disclosure, with the extent of UAE federal and local laws, personally identiable information from

education records.

Petitions and Appeals The PI is committed to providing fair and equitable treatment for all students. In the event that a student develops concernsregarding his/her treatment at the PI, they are encouraged to go directly to the Student Affairs Director where they willbe referred to a student counselor for assistance. The counselor will recommend appropriate steps to deal with the issue.Some complaints are best handled with the student counselor acting as an advocate for the student and attempting toresolve the matter with the appropriate person or body. On other occasions, students may be advised to talk with a givenfaculty member or a program director. Some issues where there is no immediate resolution may require the student toimplement a formal appeals process.

Students who feel that a rule or regulation was applied unfairly may submit an appeal in writing. Appeals will be consideredby the Academic Appeals Committee. The appeal should be accompanied by relevant evidence, such as a letter from amedical doctor or official documentation. When considering an appeal, the Academic Appeals Committee may take intoconsideration the students total academic record, attendance record or any other information on le which will assistthem in reaching a fair decision. Probation may not be appealed. Students must note that:


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All appeals must be in writing and must establish grounds for an appeal.

All appeals must be submitted within 15 business days from the decision date of the AHC.

All appeals must be submitted to the Provost.

Academic Appeals Committee (AAC)

The Academic Appeals Committee consists of ve members drawn from the teaching and student affairs staff.Members, appointed by President beginning of each academic year, serve for one year. A member is eligible toserve for more than one term. A minimum of three members is sufficient to consider any appeal.

Decisions of the Academic Appeals Committee are nal.

Results of the appeal will be given to the student in writing and a copy of all documents will be placed in thestudents le.

Academic Honor Council (AHC)

1. The AHC is formed at the beginning of any academic year and is appointed by the Provost. Members of AHC will

serve for at least 12 months, with no special limits on the length of service.2. The AHC will consist of ve (5) members:i. the Director of Student Affairs or his designee andii. three faculty and one staff member appointed by the Provost3. The AHC will elect its own Chair from among these ve members.4. The AHC will be charged with maintaining the highest level of academic integrity at the Institute.5. The Investigating Officer (IO) will be appointed each year by the Director of Student Affairs and will not be a

member of the AHC.

Procedures to Report Academic Dishonesty

Informal Resolution

1. If an instructor suspects that a student has committed an academic offence in a particular course or academicactivity, he/she should meet with the student to discuss the allegation.

2. If the instructor determines that no academic offence has occurred, the matter is dropped.3. If the student admits to committing the offence, the instructor, after consulting with the Student Counseling

office to review the students history, may impose any or all of sanctions and punishments stated later,4. Or s/he may refer the case to the AHC. If the instructor imposes a sanction, s/he is required to submit a report to

the Student Counseling Office, with a copy to the Academic Unit Director.5. If the student disputes the charge or if the instructor chooses to send the case to the AHC, then the case is

referred to the IO.6. Upon receiving the case, the IO will interview the student and instructor and review the facts.7. If the IO determines there is not sufficient evidence to proceed, the matter is dropped.8. If the IO determines there is sufficient evidence to proceed and/or if the student admits the offence at this stage,

the case is then referred to the AHC.

The Investigation

1. A student charged with or under investigation for an allegation of an academic offence may not withdraw fromthe course in question.

2. A student may not graduate as long as any allegation of an academic offence remains unresolved.3. If a student fails to attend any meeting called in connection with an allegation of an academic offence, the

procedure may continue without the student.4. Students may seek advice about the Policy and the associated procedures from the Counseling Office.


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Procedures to Resolve Cases Reported to the AHC

1. The IO will present the Charge of Academic Dishonesty to the AHC in writing.2. The student will be presented with the Charge and must respond to it in writing to the IO within seven days.3. The AHC will hold a meeting with the IO and the student for the purpose of examining the evidence and

questioning any witnesses or relevant parties. Based on the evidence, if the AHC decides that the student hascommitted the academic offence, it will meet separately to determine an appropriate sanction. Decisions of theAHC are reached by majority vote.

The Chair votes only when it is necessary to break a tied vote.

Sanctions and Punishments

When considering possible sanctions, the AHC can take into account the students records, any history of academicoffences, and other relevant circumstances. Possible sanctions include the following:

1. A written warning2. A reduction in grade for the assignment3. A zero grade for the assignment4. A reduction of grade for the course, including an F grade for the course

5. An XF grade for the coursea) On the students transcript an XF will be recorded with the notation failure due to academicdishonesty. An XF shall be calculated as an F in grade point average calculations, and will have thesame repercussions as an F in terms of determination of academic standing.

b) Students with an XF on their transcripts may not run for or hold office in any student organization thatis allowed to use Institute funds or Institute facilities.

c) The student may le a written petition to the AHC to have the grade of XF removed from his/hertranscript and replaced permanently with an F, subject to the conditions listed below. In such cases,the following failure forgiveness policy will apply.

i. A majority of the entire AHC will determine whether the XF should be replaced with a F, assuming thefollowing requirements have been met:

a) At the time the petition is received, at least twelve months have passed since the grade wasimposed; and

b) The student has not been found responsible for any other acts of academic dishonesty or otherdisciplinary offences.

ii. Generally, a grade of XF should not be removed if imposed for an act of academic dishonesty thatrequired signicant premeditation. Decisions of the AHC regarding the removal of an XF grade may beappealed to the Provost. If the Provost removes the grade of XF, he/she shall provide written reasons tothe AHC.

6. Suspension from the Institute for one or more semesters

a) A student found guilty of Academic Dishonesty may be suspended for one or more semesters. The AHC

will determine the length of suspension.b) Once imposed, the AHC will recommend the effective date for suspension, which could be immediate.c) If suspended during an academic semester, the student will receive WI (involuntary withdrawal) for

all courses. If the suspension is imposed at the end of an academic semester, the student will receive agrade of F in the course(s) in which the academic dishonesty occurred.

d) The Institute will report the case to the sponsor(s) of the students scholarship if applicable.

7. Expulsion from the Institute

a) A student found guilty of Academic Dishonesty may be expelled from the Institute. This sanction is onlyto be used in extreme cases.


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b) The Provost will recommend the expulsion to the President who shall in turn review the entire casebefore the student is expelled. He/she may impose a lesser sanction in lieu of expulsion, includingsuspension.

c) An expelled student may not petition to be reinstated to the Institute.

Records of Sanctions

1. All records of sanction for all cases will be kept in the Counseling Office.

2. A record of any sanction requiring action of the Registrar will be placed in the students le at the RegistrarsOffice.

3. In every case, the Institute will provide a record of the sanction to the students guardian.4. The AHC may also choose to provide a record of the sanction to the students scholarship sponsor.

III.3 Student PoliciesCode of Conduct

The Petroleum Institute respects and protects an individuals dignity, integrity and reputation. To this end, all membersof our community must comply with the conventions and regulations of the PIs life that are necessary to maintain order,protect individuals and property, and fulll the purpose and responsibilities of the PI.

Every member of our community is expected to follow the principles of decency, modesty and propriety in their behavioralconduct and dress code in line with the spirit of the national cultural norms and religious traditions of the United ArabEmirates all times, both on and off campus.

The Petroleum Institute is a community of faculty, students, and staff. Everyone must respect all religions and beliefsnationalities and race, and be sensitive to others. It is expected that all are treated with respect and maintain cordial andfriendly relations with ones colleagues and all PI members.

All members of the PI community and its visitors must be aware of the following:

Professional and ethical conduct is expected in all campus facilities at all time. All members of the PI communitymust refrain from obscene language and behavior, and be respectful of others differences.

Refrain from doing any thing that may be harmful to oneself/others safety, health or security and follow up theinstruction of HSE (Health Safety and Environment) Committee.

Physical and verbal abuse, ghting, and harmful discussions are strictly prohibited.

Harassment, whether verbal or written, against any member of the PI community is severely punished. Thisincludes, but not limited to, gender, race, nationality, physical disabilities, religion, etc.

Smoking is prohibited in the PI buildings.

Must not posses, sell, transmit, use or consume alcohol or any prohibited drugs/substances.

Strict prohibition from acquiring, bringing, displaying, manufacturing or carrying any sort of arms or othermaterial that may affect others safety on the PI campus.

Distributing/issuing posters, wallpapers, bulletins and all printing material including electronic form should bepre-approved by the Student Affairs Department.

Care for and protect PI property, and must strictly abide by all regulations and instructions relating to the use/maintenance of the instrument/equipment, and avoid unlawful use.


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Taking PI property or others property without permission, or knowingly possessing stolen items will be considereda theft. Tampering with, vandalizing or damaging PI property or that of others will not be tolerated.

Do not enter or attempt to enter without lawful authority any building or facility on PI premises against the willof the lawful occupant or of the person lawfully in charge.

Do not violate any traffic laws, including reckless driving and parking in unauthorized spaces.

Gambling or other illegal or unauthorized games are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed on campus for any reason.

Deceit, forgery, alteration or unauthorized use of documents including medical excuses/records or instrumentsof identication with the intent to deceive will result in severe disciplinary action.

All violators of PIs policies and the UAE applicable laws will be subject to PI action and disciplined in accordancewith the act committed.

Women are expected to dress conservatively wearing the abaa or long-sleeved shirts or blouses, skirts with lengths belowthe knees, and slacks that are loose tting combined with long tops or jackets. Men are expected to dress professionallywearing the traditional kandoura or a shirt and long trousers. Any other form of dress is strictly prohibited.

Exercise and sport clothes should be worn at ASAB only (Sport Area), and the use of safety gear is restricted to lab areas. Allforms of tattoo and piercing (ear, noise, tongue, eyes brows) are strictly prohibited at PI.

This code applies to all who work and visit the Petroleum Institute. It is intended to provide everyone with a healthylearning and work place, and ensures a collegial and professional environment that is safe and secure.

III.4 Counseling and AdvisingStudent Counseling

The Student Affairs Directorate maintains an extensive student counseling service. The student counseling office assistsfaculty in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, deals with disciplinary and academic dishonestyissues, and actively works with students who are experiencing academic or personal problems. Primary responsibilitiesof the Counseling Office include:

Counseling, advising, and providing crisis management services for students with academic (poor academicperformance, non-attendance, etc.)or personal problems (such as health issues, emergencies)

Communicating with students guardians concerning problems Assisting students as they plan their work placements and internships Working with the student advisors to assist the students on academic issues as course scheduling and

career counseling

Career Services

The PI does not have a career services department per se, as all students are guaranteed positions within the ADNOCgroup of companies upon graduation. Assistance to students in choosing a career path is provided by the summerorientation program after the Foundation year and by the Engineering Success Seminar (ENGR 103). Career counselingfor post-graduate students is the responsibility of the individual engineering programs, who maintain extensive contactswithin ADNOC and the ADNOC-group operating companies, with local industry, and with the international oil and gasindustry through the PIs international partners. In addition, the Office of Graduate Studies and Research maintains adata base of potential employers that can be used by post-graduate students to research job prospects in the UAE andelsewhere.


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Academic AdvisingAll degree-seeking students are assigned an academic adviser who will offer guidance and advice in choosing coursesand in completing course registration forms. Advisors are required to approve and sign term registration forms anddrop/add forms. They help the student with planning their course of study, track their academic progress, provide adviceon academic issues and concerns, and discuss career goals and objectives.

III.5 Student Activities

Student Employment The Student Affairs Office encourages qualied students to work on campus while attending PI. Working while studyingfullls the following:

Develop and build the personality of our students Provide them with the sense of belonging Develop their skills to learn the working environment And sharpen their work ethics

Criteria of Selection1. Available to all PI students2. Recommendation from a faculty member3. GPA of 2.5 and above4. Concerned Department/Program has the authority on selection5. Contracts must be reviewed & approved by the Student Affairs Office prior to any assignment

Conditions & Procedures:Procedure for compensating a students assistance is as follows:

1.1. Maximum working hours are 25 per month1.2. Timesheet is initiated by the student and the concerned Department/Program1.3. Student Affairs Office must check and forward time sheets to Finance Department for processing1.4. Payment rate is announced every semester by the Student Affairs Office

1.5. A prior approval from Student Affairs Department is required, if a student has to work for more than 25hours per month.

Student Council Student Councils are dedicated to bringing about a sense of community amongst the students and to enabling thestudents to organize themselves. Both men and women Student Councils consist of fteen directly elected members,of which ten are officers and may vote and ve are non-voting members-at-large. The officers consist of a president, avice-president, a treasurer, a secretary and six activity committee chairmen. Members-at-large are representatives fromFinance, Academic Affairs and Student Affair, as well as one representative from the Foundation Program. The ExecutiveCouncil comprises the president, vice-president, the treasurer and the secretary, and is responsible for following upcouncil resolutions and action plans.

All officers must be full-time PI students in good academic standing, and having completed three full semesters of studyat the PI prior to their election. Elections for president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, chairmen of committees andFoundation Program representatives will be held every year before the end of September. The Student Council meets twice monthly or at special times upon a call by the president or vice-president. The ExecutiveCouncil is encouraged to meet regularly with the President and Director of Student Affairs.


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Student ClubsExtra-curricula activities are an integral aspect of on-campus life at the Petroleum Institute. Students are encouraged topropose new clubs, participate in student-run activities, and become active members of our community. Current clubsinclude the Environmental Club (for men and women), Creativity Club (for men and women), Marine and Cultural Clubs(for men).

The campus also houses an active student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

III.6 Student Dormitories (Men)

Rooms in one of the dormitories are provided for students whose homes are not in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi city or itssuburbs. The dormitory room is for the exclusive use of the student to whom it is assigned. Information contained in thissection of the Student Handbook details the PI regulations regarding dormitory policies and regulations. On-Campushousing is assigned and supervised by the Student Affairs division and by the Housing Office.

Eligibility for AccommodationOnly male students are presently accommodated on campus. In order for a student to be accepted for housing, he mustreside outside Abu Dhabi city or its suburbs. He must also agree in writing to all rules and regulations of the PI, as wellas the housing regulations.

Allocation of AccommodationStudents are allocated accommodation in accordance with regulations and availability. Graduate students can apply foraccommodation in the hostels, however availability is not guaranteed. The housing coordinator in Human Resources willprovide assistance in nding off-campus housing for full-time graduate students. Students are not allowed to changeaccommodation without the approval of the Housing Supervisor or his representative.

Liability for Damage The furniture and ttings of the accommodation is the responsibility of the student residing there. If any loss or damagedoes occur, the student will be solely or jointly responsible, and must pay for repair or replacement deemed necessary

after investigation into the matter has been completed.

TimingStudents should not enter the dormitories after 11:00 pm during weekdays and after midnight on Fridays, except inspecial cases and with the approval of the Housing Supervisor. Violation of this regulation will result in disciplinaryaction.

VisitorsStudents residing in the hostels may receive their parents or guardians, or male visitors in the reception area and at timesstipulated by the Housing and Recreation office.

Student Responsibilities

Students are required to: take care of personal possessions cooperate with the Housing Supervisor provide the Housing Supervisor with a copy of study schedule at the beginning of each semester present PI identity card upon request ensure that room is kept clean and free of debris use water and electricity economically inform the Housing Supervisor or receptionist about any faults or defects regarding water, electricity,

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vacate the accommodation immediately after completing nal exams, removing all personal property,and returning room key to the Housing Supervisor

Students must not: misuse of housing property or equipment remove housing property or equipment without prior approval by the Housing Supervisor bring or keep any forbidden or illegal materials, books, magazines or tools

bring, keep or use any video or other presentation equipment smoke inside the dormitories play any instrument at a loud volume inside or outside the hostel issue any releases or statements without the prior approval of the Housing Supervisor use gas appliances misuse safety equipment or re extinguishers post any pictures or stickers on walls write on or damage the walls behave in unacceptable ways stay in the dormitories during weekends or official holidays except in special cases and with the prior

approval of the Housing Supervisor and the students guardian

Penalties for Violating Dormitory Rules and RegulationsIn the case of violation of hostel regulations, the Housing Supervisor prepares an initial report, and any further action istaken by Student Affairs.

Students deemed to have violated hostel regulations may receive one or more of the following penalties:1. Notice2. Warning3. Temporary exclusion from housing4. Permanent exclusion from housing5. Termination from PI

The Director of Student Affairs is entitled to impose penalties 1, 2 or 3. The President may impose any of the penalties.

The Student Affairs Office may conduct an investigation into a hostel violation after which they may impose penalties 3,4, or 5. The student penalized by penalties 3, 4 or 5 has the right of appeal to the President. The President has the rightto reduce the penalty if he sees t. These penalties are imposed only after notifying the student, listening to his accountand investigating any defense that he may offer. The student must report to the Student Affairs office within three daysof being notied of an investigation of his case. If he fails to do so, he loses his right to offer a defense, and the Committeereserves the right to penalize him in absentia .

A record of all procedures taken against the student will be kept by the Housing and Recreation Office, with copiesentered in the students personal le and sent to all concerned parties.


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Location Map

Directions to The Petroleum Institute

The Petroleum Institute is located on the mainland near Al Maqta Bridge about 23 km from downtown Abu Dhabi and 17km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The campus is in an area called Sas Al Nakhl and/or Umm Al Nar (both names areused on road signs). Exits from Airport Road (also called Highway 2) are clearly marked near Al Maqta Bridge.


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Campus Map

1- Zarkuh Foundation Program 11- B 11 Student Hostel2- Bu Hasa Arts & Sciences and ChE Programs 12- B 21 Student Hostel

3- Ruwais EE, ME, PE and PGE Programs 13- Heil Student Hostel4- Umm Shaif H&SS Faculty, Offices and Classrooms 14- B 22 - Student Hostel5- Habshan Library and Administration 15- Bu Danah - Student Hostel and Umm Al Nar Club6- Arzanah Womens College 16- Bunduq - Student Hostel7- Mosque 17- Abu Albokhoosh - Student Hostel8- Asab.- Sports Halls, Recreation & Fitness Centers 18- Jarnin - Student Hostel & ADNOC Health Clinic9- Football Fields 19- Delma - Student Hostel10- Satah Dining Hall 20- ADNOC Technical Institute


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The Petroleum Institute

P.O. Box 2533Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

Telephone: +971 (0)2 607 5100Fax: +971 (0)2 607 5200http://www.pi.ac.ae

Email: General [email protected].

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Abu DhabiDubai

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